Director, Head of Business Risk, FI

About Our Client

Our client is a leading bank with a strong regional presence and a continued focus on strengthening governance, controls, and financial crime risk management across its Retail and Wealth Banking business.

As part of a broader transformation and governance uplift agenda, the organisation is looking to appoint a senior Business Risk leader to drive AML oversight, advisory, and control enhancement initiatives across the business. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering closely with senior stakeholders across business, compliance, and audit functions to strengthen frameworks, improve control effectiveness, and support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AML Advisory & Assurance activities across Retail and Wealth Banking

• Drive proactive AML risk management and ensure activities remain aligned with the Group's risk appetite and business strategy

• Oversee AML process and control design across business and operational functions

• Partner closely with Compliance and Internal Audit teams to operationalise risk and control frameworks effectively

• Provide independent AML advisory support and guidance to business stakeholders on onboarding, customer retention, and regulatory matters

• Oversee implementation of new regulatory requirements and ensure timely operationalisation of controls

• Design and oversee AML risk metrics, portfolio monitoring, Enterprise Wide Risk Assessments, and AML Control Self Assessments

• Lead thematic reviews and quality assurance testing to assess effectiveness of AML controls

• Manage audit and compliance reviews, driving remediation of identified gaps and control enhancements

• Leverage data analytics and innovative approaches to improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency

• Lead, mentor, and develop a specialised AML advisory and assurance team

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience within financial services, with strong expertise across AML risk management, advisory, and regulatory compliance

• Proven leadership experience managing AML or financial crime teams within banking environments

• Strong understanding of AML governance, controls, and regulatory expectations across Retail and Wealth Banking

• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across business, compliance, operations, and audit functions

• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem solving capabilities

• Experience driving control enhancement, governance initiatives, and regulatory remediation programmes

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership presence

Application Process

Please submit your resume to Emily Tan at [Confidential Information], quoting the job title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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